Preparation

Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar and scallion in a small bowl. Set aside.

Heat canola oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat and swirl to coat. Crack 2 eggs into a small bowl; crack the remaining 2 eggs into a second small bowl.

Working quickly, pour 2 eggs on one side of the pan and the other 2 on the other side. The egg whites will flow together, forming one large piece.

Sprinkle sesame seeds, basil and pepper over the eggs. Cook until the egg whites are crispy and brown on the bottom and the yolks are firmly set, about 3 minutes. Keeping them in one piece, flip the eggs using a wide spatula and cook until the whites turn crispy and brown on the other side, 1 to 2 minutes more.

Pour the reserved sauce over the eggs. Simmer for 30 seconds, turning the eggs once to coat both sides with sauce. Serve in wedges, drizzled with the pan sauce.

Shopping Tip: Black sesame seeds are slightly more flavorful and aromatic than white sesame seeds. Find them in the Asian-foods section of the supermarket or substitute the white variety if they aren't available.

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Reviews 6

Me and Ryan love this recipe! I want fabulous (that is my simple request) and these pocket are perfect. I HAVE to share it with Troy. Toodles!

June 02, 2013

By: EatingWell User

Just made it this morning. It was great! I had to substitute the rice vinegar and sesame seeds, and I omitted the scallions. I reduced the soy sauce amount for two eggs, and it was perfect! Served over rice, you cannot go wrong. I'll try it over rice noodles next time.
Pros: Easy, different taste

October 22, 2012

By: EatingWell User

Very yummy
Way to much soy sauce even in half for two eggs best served over rice or even a deep fried rice patties like when they make sushi pizza mmm deep fry in coconut oil :)
Pros: Great flavours
Cons: Dressing needs to be cut in half

January 05, 2012

By: EatingWell User

Tasty Easy Eggs
Didn't have blac seasame seeds so I used regular; came out great! I had the eggs on multigrain toast with a slice of tomato and some cilantro... yum!
Pros: fast and easy, deliscious!

November 19, 2010

By: hilary

I bet you never thought of putting these ingredients together!
This recipes is one of my favorites. Never in a million years would I have thought of frying an egg crusted with sesame seeds then dousing it with soy sauce. But it totally works.
Pros: It's so easy and packed with flavor. I like to fry it so that the whites are set but the yolk is still a little runny in the middle.
Cons: It's a bit ugly. But hey! It tastes awesome.

November 08, 2009

By: EatingWell User

Awesome, ready in minutes as well, a great weeknight meal. The black sesame seeds are great, I'll definitely try them in other dishes now.